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hmm I did check the lower rad hose and it stays cold at first and then warms up once it reaches operating temp so i think its working correctly.
Only getting 22mpg HELP!
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well just a thought. no harm in checking it though
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What does the thermostat do and what typically... — Yahoo! Autos
check this out i just did a quick search and found this
check this out i just did a quick search and found this
Just because something is new, that does not absolutely mean it works.
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it sounds like you need to pull out the multimeter and start taking in readings while the vehicle is at operating temps...
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First I need to look up what readings I'm SUPPOSED to be getting, cause I have no clue what they should be.
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As you can see by my spark plugs and the fact my exhaust tip is BLACK its definitely adding fuel somewhere!
get a service manual...they are all over the interwebs...
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Hi guys thanks, I picked up a haynes and a multi tester.... everything was within range (iat, ect, o2) the only thing i couldn't test was the map sensor as i didn't have a way to induce vacuum on it.
I replaced the cap and rotor as on further inspection I saw my current rotor was starting to get corroded.
The thing i'm noticing now is a distinct clicking or tapping sound coming from the distributor. Using the "screwdriver" stethoscope it's loudest at the middle of the cap... what on earth could that be? I removed the cap several times to check for any possible contact on the rotor; there was none. It's the same frequency as the valves/ injectors (which are all clicking as they should btw) however its MUCH more pronounced.
Same distributor just different cap and rotor; didn't click before and now does.... no signs of anything hitting...
I replaced the cap and rotor as on further inspection I saw my current rotor was starting to get corroded.
The thing i'm noticing now is a distinct clicking or tapping sound coming from the distributor. Using the "screwdriver" stethoscope it's loudest at the middle of the cap... what on earth could that be? I removed the cap several times to check for any possible contact on the rotor; there was none. It's the same frequency as the valves/ injectors (which are all clicking as they should btw) however its MUCH more pronounced.
Same distributor just different cap and rotor; didn't click before and now does.... no signs of anything hitting...
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errr any ideas?
Put the old cap and rotor back on.
Are you sure the rotor is aligned properly and all the way down.
Are you sure the carbon rod in the middle of the cap is in place properly and it's spring is OK
Are you sure the carbon rod in the middle of the cap is in place properly and it's spring is OK
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Almost positive but i will be checking again today.
It almost sounds like valve lash thas resonating through to the distributor i dunno just a crazy theory :wacko:
Do you know if the distributor shaft bearings are OK.
If you remove the dissy does it spin freely and quietly.
If you remove the dissy does it spin freely and quietly.
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bumping this up still only getting 22mpg HIGHWAY!!!
I still think I have bad piston rings. I may juyst swap in a d16z6 since i want to convert to manual anyway
I still think I have bad piston rings. I may juyst swap in a d16z6 since i want to convert to manual anyway
have you done a compression check? if not do that first
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what were your readings for your o2 sensor? diagnosing an oxygen sensor with a non graphing multimeter is not a great way to test. did you drive the car lean or rich and see how the sensor reacted?
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